Amazing 5-Minute Gingerbread House Icing Glue
Make the strongest, pipeable Royal Icing perfect for gluing your gingerbread house walls and roof together. This recipe also works beautifully for detailed holiday decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 5 cups
- Category: Baking Decorating
- Method: Electric Mixer
- Cuisine: American Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites or 4 tablespoons meringue powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or cream of tartar (for stability)
Instructions
- If using meringue powder, whisk it with 6 tablespoons of cool water in a clean, grease-free bowl until slightly foamy. If using egg whites, whisk them until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice or cream of tartar.
- Beat the icing on high speed for 5 to 7 minutes until it is very stiff, glossy, and holds firm, sharp peaks. This stiffness is key for construction.
- To use as glue, the icing should be very stiff. For piping details, you can thin slightly by adding a few drops of water until it moves slowly off a spatula.
- Work quickly when assembling your house, as this icing sets fast.
Notes
- Ensure all bowls and beaters are completely free of grease or fat; this ruins royal icing.
- For a whiter icing, use meringue powder instead of egg whites.
- Store unused icing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a hard crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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